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Brain Friends

Dr. D. Seles Gadson and Angie Cauthorn

Brain Friends: The Podcast is a global space for stroke, science, and equity. Hosted by Angie Cauthorn — two-time stroke survivor and unapologetic aphasia advocate — this show unpacks the cognitive, behavioral and communication disorders that follow stroke, and the systems that shape recovery.This podcast began with my friend and co-host, Dr. D. Seles Gadson — a brilliant neuroscientist, speech-language pathologist, and fearless champion for equity in healthcare. Her work focused on health

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44:58

Aphasia, Dementia, and Stroke with Dr Roy Hamilton

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2025/10/06

Send us a text A face that slips, a word that won’t come, an arm that won’t lift—tiny moments that point to massive truths about how the brain works, heals, and sometimes declines. I invited Dr. Roy Hamilton, neurologist, neuroplasticity researcher, and one of the clearest teachers in our field, to help us untangle aphasia, dementia, and stroke with practical language and unforgettable analogies. We start by separating terms people often blend. Dementia isn’t just memory loss; it’s a progres...

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33:34

From Jordan River Baptism to Emergency Evacuation: Dr...

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2025/05/27

Send us a text Dr. Seles shares her harrowing experience of being in Israel when war broke out in October, capturing both the fear of the situation and the remarkable perspective it gave her on American privilege. • Dr. Seles traveled to Israel with a church group of 60 people including her mother • She was baptized in the Jordan River by her childhood pastor who had originally baptized her 20+ years ago • Plans changed suddenly when they were redirected to Jerusalem due to a "developing sit...

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45:43

Welcome to Season 3

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2025/03/06

Send us a text Hey Brain Friends, Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Seles is at the heart of today's episode. I'm sharing the original recording of our neuroplasticity episode from 2022 that didn't make the cut. We had so much fun recording this but when we went to edit, the levels were not good. updates to the platform, there is a fix now. LOL We explore the concept of neuroplasticity and its role in recovery and personal growth, infused with laughter and ice breakers! We had such a goo...

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10:35

Heartbreaking news about Dr Seles...

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2025/01/13

Send us a textIn this brief episode of Brain Friends, Angie shares the devastating news of the passing of her beloved friend and co-host, Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, after a courageous battle with cancer.Dr. Seles, a brilliant and compassionate neuro nerd and speech-language pathologist, brought a unique blend of expertise and warmth to Brain Friends. Her insights and genuine concern for the aphasia community deeply resonated with listeners.Angie pays tribute to Dr. Seles's unwavering s...

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31:32

Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

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2024/12/17

Send us a textIn this episode of Brain Friends, we delve into the complexities of cognitive function and its disorders. Angie shares her personal journey with cognitive impairment following a stroke, highlighting the challenges of aphasia and adapting to a "new normal." Dr. Seles provides insights into the differences of cognitive testing, explaining why certain tests are designed for specific populations and the importance of normalized testing.What you'll learn:How strokes, TBIs, ...

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33:04

Language Assessments

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2024/10/15

In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss language assessments used in individuals with aphasia and acquired communication disorders. Angie shares the benefits and challenges in completing language assessments and which type of assessment is beneficial to recovery. Dr. Seles discusses the difference between impairment-based tests like the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB) and participation-based tests like the Communication Activities of Daily Living (CADL). To...

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15:06

What is Anomic Aphasia?

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2024/08/31

In this episode of Brain Friends, we share a behind-the-scenes conversation between Angie and Dr. Seles on Anomia. Together we weigh the benefits of recognizing the different types of Anomia and the challenges with diagnosis. Anomia is a fluent aphasia characterized by word-finding difficulty or the inability to name objects. Should we classify Anomia differently? What can Speech-Language Pathologists and researchers do to better help survivors with Anomia?

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34:57

5 Ways to Contribute to Health Equity

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2024/07/28

In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss 5 ways everyone can contribute to health equity for Black people with aphasia. We give resources for caregivers to get compensated and encourage speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to support health literacy in clients. 1. Implicit Bias Training- to help practitioners recognize stereotypical beliefs that contribute to health inequities. 2. Workforce Diversity- may help clients with communication and participation in research by having practitioners...

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30:15

Aphasia Awareness Month

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2024/06/11

In this episode of Brain Friends, we invite two stakeholders to celebrate Aphasia Awareness Month, Maura Silverman, the executive director of the National Aphasia Association (NAA), and Gee Jackson, a lawyer and stroke survivor with aphasia. Together we answer two important questions: 1. What do you know about aphasia now that you wish you would have known on day 1? 2. How can we bring awareness to aphasia? Listen, laugh, and learn how you can spread awareness about aphasia. Links:National Ap...

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31:52

Aphasia Care Partners

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2024/05/06

Does it take a village to recover from a stroke? In this episode of Brain Friends, we talk about aphasia support with Angie's care partner Kiehl Cauthorn. We discuss the difference between caregivers and care partners, the stages of care in post-stroke aphasia, and advocacy with insurance companies. We give tips to speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other practitioners on how to include the caregiver/care partner in therapy. Finally, we remind aphasia survivors that "you are be...

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27:48

Primary Progressive Aphasia

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2024/02/29

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31:44

Reading Aphasia

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2024/02/01

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58:25

Neuroplasticity Part 2

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2023/11/28

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38:20

Aphasia Treatment

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2023/09/29

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31:06

Aphasia Research

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2023/06/14

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31:23

Sleep and the Brain

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2023/05/11

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38:14

Aphasia Pro Tips

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2023/04/09

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29:08

Aphasia Types

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2023/01/31

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37:57

Neuroplasticity

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2022/11/28

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37:27

Aphasia Conference

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2022/11/01

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